Planting plan

In this post, I show seven plants arranged in more than seven different plant combination layouts that are suited to a variety of garden situations.

Free planting templates I often find getting started is the hardest part of many projects. I was recently reminded how true that is for gardening when a Master Gardener from Newport News wrote to me about a fantastic project she is working on with her fellow gardeners: a "Getting Started" kit tailored specifically to Virginia coastal gardens. This sounds like a terrific idea and I hope to be able to share it when it is ready for prime time. In the meantime, her note jogged

Printing note: This design was created to be 8.5″ x 14″ and the design pdf will print best on legal size paper. Existing Site Conditions Existing site conditions are important when selecting the right plant for the right place. Observe the site during different times of the day and seasons. Plan for your surroundings; short … Milwaukee Read More »

4 simple ways to arrange flowers and plants in your garden to get that beautiful layered look that you want... even if you're a beginner!

Shade Garden

Decorate your spring garden with the globe-like flowers of alliums. Explore our selection of these deer resistant bulbs for spring and summer blooms.

In this beginner-friendly step by step guide, you’ll learn how to design a garden layout and plant for peace & privacy so you can get your dream garden.

I paid a local landscape design professional to create a landscape design plan for our property that sits on one acre in Zone 8.

Purple and yellow foliage shine in this garden design for sun-loving plants

This is a complete garden design guide. It includes must-know design basics and garden design ideas. Download a free workbook and learn how to design a garden.